Eric Heward,  displayed some of his works at the funeral home when he was just a Bridgman High School student. Eric began drawing at the ripe ol’ age of 3, when he wanted a picture of a truck. When his mother was too busy to draw one for him, she gave him some pencils and paper and directed him to draw one for himself.

And the rest, they say, is history.

Eric’s first oil painting was Whaleplay. It was done when he was 8 years old. It was at that time that his astute art teacher began directing his talents in wildlife and landscape oils.

Eric likes to be a well-rounded person. He enjoys the Japanese art of Bonsai, watching animals and playing sports such as football and basketball.

When he is able, he would like to be an illustrator or anime cartoonist. He has illustrated one novel, based on a concept of his own and is now working on illustrating a children’s book and an anime comic.